Fuel pump....? Ignition Coil....? Catalitic Converter....? What else??

What is your question?

Completely died WHILE driving. Will crank but not start. Thougt it was the fuel pump & tried starter fluid but did not work. Read that there could be numerous issues & hopeing u can help me narrow them down. Im a single mom & dont have a lot of $ to just be throwin around. Thank u.

ValenCia1982 in Turlock CA

Apr 23, 2016

3 Replies

Popular Answer

stevieray1on Apr 23, 2016

so, you have no spark,which engine do you have in the van?

ValenCia1982on Apr 23, 2016

Its a 5.8

Reply in Thread

capcom452on Apr 24, 2016

Crank sensor aka hall effect sender

pushrodon Apr 24, 2016

Unfortunately (in reality) all we can do is guess at it and that really doesn't help... Installing parts that it may not need just winds up costing more money .. Hands-on testing required .. No spark can result from: a failed ignition switch, ignition control module, ignition coil, distributor, wiring, shorted sensor or ECM. .......... Plus the vehicle may not even be equipped with some of the parts that are suggested as the culprit and that only complicates things more!

ValenCia1982on Apr 27, 2016

Its a 92 Ford E150 converssion van so yes its old. I just had the ignition coil changed & it still wont start.

stevieray1on Apr 27, 2016

Fords don't get old,just get better..I had a 94 150 with the 5.8L in it.best vehicle i have ever had!! it was just that a rollback hit me and caved the whole drivers side in!! bought it back from insurance company and drove it a while longer until i found another little newer F150..you could have taken the coil and the ignition control module off,and parts house will test them,FREE!! did you not read Pushrods answer on not to replace parts that you won't need,and TESTING needed to be done to find the cause?

ValenCia1982on Apr 27, 2016

Ya its been a very good vehicle. Still is. I had all original parts when i bought it so im not supried that they are now needing fixed. My brother used to work in a mechanic shop & hes been the one helping me. Hes just stummped.

stevieray1on Apr 27, 2016

ok,i understand,BUT brother needs to start testing things instead of buying/guessing...copy and paste this link below,it should help him................................................................................................. Part 1 -How to Troubleshoot a No Start (Ford 4.9L, â€¦ troubleshootmyvehicle.com â€º Ford â€º 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L

ValenCia1982on Apr 27, 2016

Right...thats what i thought too. Thank u very much

stevieray1on Apr 27, 2016

you're welcome.it could be as simple as the cap and rotor,or could get a little more involved in testing. The ignition control module is the one that activates the ignition coil.all the testing is in the link i just sent you.post findings ...

ValenCia1982on Apr 27, 2016

Awsome!!! Thank u so much. U just saved me from spending $ i dont have. Ill let u know what it turned out to be. Thank u

stevieray1on Apr 27, 2016

you're welcome,post findings.

Reply in Thread

Join the conversation!

What are the best Ford repair shops?

RepairPal Certified shops can diagnose and repair your 1992 Ford E-150 Econoline. They provide transparent pricing with a minimum 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty on repairs and services.